USS Arizona Narrated Tour in Honolulu, HI

Pacific Historic ParksDiamond Head Visitor CenterHonolulu, HI 96815
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About Official USS Arizona Narrated Tour

Overview

Experience Pearl Harbor with an official USS Arizona Narrated Tour. Narrated by Jamie Lee Curtis, Pearl Harbor survivors, and historians, this self-guided multimedia tour brings history to life. Choose your tour option and enjoy a memorable experience as you explore the USS Arizona Memorial, a commemoration spanning the wreckage of the battleship USS Arizona.

1-4 hour 1 or more people

Good To Know

  • The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center is located right before the turn for the Ford Island bridge—do not cross. Only military personnel & government employees are allowed on Ford Island.
  • The self-guided narrated tour tickets are good for the entire day between 7AM and 4PM on the day of your reservation, and tours begin upon check-in.
  • Please note that the audio tours DO NOT include boat tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial or movie. See your confirmation for details.
  • Cameras, cell phones and wallets are allowed. Bags are not allowed except for medication in clear bags. Store your bag for a fee near the visitor center entrance.
  • Only bottled water is allowed in the USS Arizona Memorial and boat. Food and drinks are available at the visitor center.
  • Restrooms are available throughout the visitor center but not in the USS Arizona Memorial.
  • USS Arizona Memorial, boat, restrooms, and visitor center are all fully wheelchair-accessible.
  • A final resting place for many and a space for remembrance and reflection, so visitors are advised to dress appropriately.

Description

Millions of visitors from all over the world come to this majestic setting to see where World War II began for the United States on December 7th, 1941.

This remarkable self-guided multimedia, National Park Service USS Arizona Narrated Tour is highly recommended to all visitors that desire a world-class in-depth tour so that they get the most out of their Pearl Harbor experience.

Hosted by the famous actress Jamie Lee Curtis, Pearl Harbor Survivors, and the National Park Service historians, this fascinating Narrated Tour has key stops and will bring to life the events that changed the Pacific forever.

Jamie Lee Curtis will guide and narrate for you through the Visitor Center’s two world-class museums, with narration aboard the USS Arizona Memorial for those who have purchased tickets and then along the shoreline for the remarkable "Path of Attack Tour.” Hear and see firsthand actual USS Arizona and Pearl Harbor Survivors as they retell their stories and retrace the events of Dec 7, 1941.

Videos and USS Arizona Memorial library photos are INCLUDED!

Tour Highlights:
  • Actual Pearl Harbor Survivor stories of the events that day.

  • These are the National Park Service “OFFICIAL” newest and most comprehensive multimedia tours for the USS Arizona Memorial and the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.
  • The fully narrated self-guided tours begins upon check-in.
  • The tours are custom designed into 30, 60, and unlimited (4.5 hours of content) and priced accordingly so that visitors may select the perfect tour for their schedule.
  • Proceeds from this tour help fund numerous National Park Service educational programs, special veteran ceremonies, and preservation projects not only in Pearl Harbor but also in other National Parks throughout the Pacific region including Saipan, Guam, and Kalaupapa.

Important Note: This program does not include the movie/boat tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial.

Official USS Arizona Narrated Tour Reviews

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461grantr
"Second time visiting, not as good as the first. BRING BACK THE MOVIE!!"
TripAdvisor user rating 4.0 out of 5
Reviewed October 17, 2025 NEW
For starters let me say that the USS Arizona Memorial is an amazing experience that everyone should do. It is a very powerful tribute to those that lost their lives at Pearl Harbor. Unfortunately, this visit was not as good as when I came 6 years ago. The employees on this visit were just frankly unfriendly. The lady running the standby line was rude. But even worse was when I realized that the movie they used to show prior to boarding the boats for the Arizona memorial has been removed, and was replaced with a snarky 18 year girl who had the nerve to chastise an elderly veteran who was struggling to silence his cell phone at the beginning of her talk. The movie they used to show was a 20-25 minute summary video of Pearl Harbor's role in WWII including some back story about what led up to the attack. Was so much more meaningful than the rude girl they had giving a talk before boarding, who was frankly just weird. The sailors that man the boats to take you out to the memorial were professional as always, and there was a park ranger out on the Memorial itself who was helpful.
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jessicafU7234NU
"Book in person not on website"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed August 20, 2025
Do not buy tickets to this through any company. They are over priced. Buy tickets once you get to the memorial. I paid “Karma Tours”(who is offered through Trip Advisor) $170.00 for a tour. My original tour was booked for 10:30am, they switched everything around and my tour was then 1:30pm. I tried to get a refund from both Karma tours and trip advisor with neither of them helping in anyway shape or form. Terrible customer service. Anyways, I had a driver pick me up from a pick up point away from my hotel in a van, along with about 25 other people. He then brought us into the site and basically dropped us off saying feel free to explore on our own for 2 hours. Bus leaves at ____ time. That $170.00 only covered a tour of the USS Arizona. No other tours (which btw that tour is FREE). Only buy once you get to Pearl Harbor don’t bother going through a “tour” company. On another note viewing the USS Arizona is very humbling and was a great experience in itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Official USS Arizona Narrated Tour

Where is the USS Arizona Memorial located?

It is located within the Pearl Harbor National Memorial at 1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, HI.

What are the operating hours for the USS Arizona Memorial?

The USS Arizona Memorial is open daily, from 7AM to 5PM—weather and conditions permitting, and closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Operating hours are subject to change, so please check the operating calendar when booking your reservation.

How do I reserve tickets for the boat going to the USS Arizona Memorial?

After a successful tour purchase, please follow the link in your confirmation information to reserve your boat tickets priced at $1 each. Reservations are released daily at 3PM Hawaii Time in two windows: 24 hours and 8 weeks in advance. So, for example, on January 1, tickets were released for January 2 and February 26.

Are there restrooms onsite?

Yes, there are restrooms throughout the visitor center. Please note that there are none in the USS Arizona Memorial, so make sure you go to the restrooms before boarding the boat.

Can I bring food inside?

You can only bring bottled water on the shuttle boats and at the USS Arizona Memorial. However, food and drinks are allowed at the visitor center—you can find a small snack shop with sandwiches and drinks here.

What can I bring, and what should I leave behind?

Bags are prohibited onsite. Clear, see-through bags that do not exceed the measurements of 1.5" X 2.25" X 5.5 and bags holding medical devices or medication may be allowed onsite at the discretion of the National Park Service. You can leave your bag in the storage facility near the visitor center entrance for a fee—open daily from 6:30AM – 5:30PM. Cameras, cell phones, and wallets are allowed.

What should I wear?

Keep in mind that the USS Arizona Memorial is the final resting place for hundreds of people and a space for remembrance and reflection, so visitors are advised to dress appropriately.

Is it wheelchair-accessible?

The restrooms, information desks, drinking fountains, shuttle boats, and USS Arizona Memorial are all fully accessible to visitors in wheelchairs.